Russia

Middle East

Aerial Video Reveals 2,000 sq km Oil Spill Off Oman

A potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian crude oil in a protected marine area, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 15, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

French Ambassador to CAR Investigated Over Claims He Hosted Dozens of Women

France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, according to The Guardian.

WH News Aug 14, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Freed After 9 Months

An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said. According to Serving in Mission International, Kevin Rideout is in good health and under the care of U.S. officials.

WH News Aug 14, 2026

Conflicts & Security

13 Killed in Ukrainian Strike on Russia’s Tatarstan, Officials Say

At least 13 people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian republic of Tatarstan, officials have said. The attack, which occurred in the city of Nizhnekamsk, resulted in 75 more injuries, according to Russian authorities.

WH News Aug 10, 2026

AI

Ghost Recon’s 25th: New Game, Free Updates, and More

Ubisoft announced closed playtests for a new Ghost Recon title alongside a major update for Ghost Recon: Wildlands and a free giveaway of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary celebrations, according to rockpapershotgun.com.

WH News Aug 10, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive drone found

Germany’s interior minister said hybrid warfare is now a 'daily reality,' following the discovery of an explosive-laden drone near a military base. The incident has sparked concerns across NATO and the EU.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident

Two drones were spotted near a military base in western Germany days after an explosive-laden device was discovered at Leipzig airport, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Europe

Russian Attack Kills 2 in Kharkiv, Odesa Hit in New Wave of Strikes

Russian forces killed two people in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv and launched a large-scale attack in Odesa, according to local officials and Ukraine’s air force.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Middle East

Lebanon Detains Former Al-Assad-Era General, Considers Transfer

Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian army general who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, according to judicial and security officials.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Cybersecurity

The Odyssey 2026 film sparks debate over translation and piracy

Christopher Nolan’s reimagined adaptation of Homer’s 'Odyssee' has triggered a wave of debate over its modernized translation and the rise of digital piracy, with some critics accusing the film of diluting the ancient myth. Meanwhile, illegal copies of the film are already being used to distribute malware.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Europe

Russian Drones Target Medics in Ukraine, 30% Attack Rise Reported

A Ukrainian medic was chased by a Russian drone for 10 minutes before escaping injury, according to BBC. The incident is part of a growing trend of attacks on healthcare workers, with a 30% increase in such incidents in 2024.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Europe

Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

At least three people, including a child, have been killed in overnight Russian attacks near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The attacks occurred just days after strikes across Ukraine killed 21 people, according to reports.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Space

Perseid Meteor Shower and Partial Solar Eclipse to Light Up Skies

The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is expected on Aug. 12 to 13, with a partial solar eclipse also set to occur, according to the Canadian Space Agency.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Europe

Ukraine Hits Refineries Deep in Russia as War Intensifies

Ukraine said it struck two oil refineries deep inside Russia, targeting Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos, according to the BBC. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks aim to limit oil revenues Moscow uses to finance its war.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Europe

In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strikes

Russian attacks on Odesa have intensified in July, with 57 strikes on civilian vessels and port infrastructure, according to Ukraine's port administration.

WH News Aug 6, 2026